• COMPLIANCE
  • TRAFFIC
  • ROUTING
  • HUMAN

How to check vehicle compliance and road status with your AI

Connect TfL to your AI client to handle ULEZ checks and monitor London traffic disruptions in one place.

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Short answer

Can I check ULEZ compliance and road closures with my AI?

Yes. Your AI uses TfL data to confirm if your vehicle meets ULEZ requirements and identifies active road disruptions in London. You'll get specific compliance details and real-time traffic updates through your chat interface.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes TfL information to give you these specific results.

COMPLIANCE

ULEZ status check

The AI checks your vehicle details against London standards to tell you if you'll be charged.

TRAFFIC

Road disruption alerts

Your agent identifies active road closures or issues that might affect your planned route.

ROUTING

Status updates

Get the current state of specific London roads to avoid unexpected delays.

HUMAN

Manual decisions

You decide whether to change your route or pay the charge based on the AI's findings.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI pulls live data from TfL to answer your specific travel questions.

  1. Verify vehicle status

    The AI looks up your car's specific details to see if it meets current emissions standards.

    get_vehicle_details

  2. Check road conditions

    The agent pulls the current status of specific roads or areas in London.

    get_road_status

  3. Identify disruptions

    Your AI scans for active road closures or unexpected traffic issues.

    get_road_disruptions

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI combines compliance data and road status into a single response for you.

    get_road_statusget_road_disruptions

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these prompts into your AI client to begin.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info with your actual car details or specific London streets.

TfL Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GmLG2WU1NqSwa6Bxkk9PyS9BTTgnPpbkfTXlka31/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — TfL capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tfl-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GmLG2WU1NqSwa6Bxkk9PyS9BTTgnPpbkfTXlka31/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check if my vehicle with registration [AB12 CDE] is ULEZ compliant.

  • Are there any road disruptions near [Oxford Street] right now?

  • What is the current road status for [A40]?

  • Is my car [make/model] compliant for driving in London's ULEZ zone?

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Connect TfL once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI pay my ULEZ charge for me?

    No. The AI can only check if your vehicle is compliant. You must handle payments through official TfL channels.

  • 02

    Does the AI update my GPS navigation?

    No. The AI provides information about road status and compliance, but it does not control your navigation apps.

  • 03

    How recent is the road status data?

    The AI pulls real-time data directly from TfL via the provided tools.

  • 04

    Can I check compliance for a vehicle I don't own?

    Yes, as long as you provide the correct vehicle registration details for the check.

  • 05

    Will the AI tell me why a road is closed?

    The AI reports disruptions and closures based on the data provided by TfL.

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